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Diocesan News
Local church equipped to do more for people in need in Durham city
First published on: 25th January 2022St Nics is excited to announce its ability to help people in poverty in Durham City in a practical way
Durham Diocese students vow to use their faith to inspire social change
First published on: 24th January 2022The Diocese of Durham has celebrated students completing its first ever ‘Action Course’, which encourages Christians to use their faith to inspire real social change in their communities.
St Edmund’s Treefest benefits for Scouts and Guides
First published on: 20th January 2022The 1st Sedgefield Scouting and Guiding groups have each been presented with cheques for £650
Blue Monday sees launch of new community project
First published on: 17th January 2022A group of churches working together across South Tyneside have launched a project to tackle loneliness and isolation, household debt as well as offering support around mental health
White Ribbon Sunday: not a time for surrender
First published on: 7th January 2022Click here to read Revd Chantal Noppen’s account of Sunderland Minster’s ‘White Ribbon Sunday’ event
Bishop Paul calls for amendments to Borders Bill
First published on: 6th January 2022Bishop Paul has spoken in the House of Lords during the second reading of the Nationality and Borders Bill.
City Centre Church to offer lunchtime ‘Shoppers Carols’ in build up to Christmas
First published on: 22nd December 2021St Nics Church in Durham’s Market Place is to offer busy shoppers and retail workers an opportunity to join in carol services ahead of Christmas day
Bishop Paul delivers his 2021 Christmas Message
First published on: 22nd December 2021During Bishop Paul’s Christmas message for 2021, he reflects on what is really #AtTheHeartOfChristmas
Durham Cathedral receives grant in Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
First published on: 20th December 2021Durham Cathedral has received a grant of £812,200 to help recover from the impact of the Covid pandemic
Handmade Angels appear across the Parish of Jarrow and Simonside
First published on: 20th December 2021Over 1,000 colourful angels have been hand-knitted and delivered, made by the Knit and Craft Group at St Peter's Church
